đź“„ CV
Education
- Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA (08/2022 - 05/2025)
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (09/2013 - 12/2015)
- Thesis: Response and Reliability Improvement of Grid-Connected PV Systems with Trans-Z-Source Inverter
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (09/2008 - 07/2012)
- Thesis: Power Flow Optimization of Distribution Network in the Presence of Distributed Generations
Academic Experience
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI, USA (06/2025 - Present)
- Supervisor: Dr. Robert M. Cuzner
- Research Group: CSEES (Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems)
- Contributions:
- NiPEC-PEPDS Solution Space Exploration and Digital Twin Based Dielectric Scaling Law and Health Prognosis: Developed an integration framework for PEPDS, focusing on Virtual Prototyping Process (VPP) leading to metamodels of Power Electronic Power Distribution System (PEPDS) equipment within the Navy.
- Tech Candidate for Future Navy Integrated Power and Energy Corridor: Collaborated with the Power Electronic Power Distribution System (PEPDS) integration team to bring a range of technologies developed on the PEPDS.
- Mentorship: Supervised and mentored 4 Ph.D. students, 3 Master’s students, and 2 undergraduate students.
- Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, SC, USA (08/2022 - 05/2025)
- Supervisor: Dr. Christopher S. Edrington
- Research Group: RT-COOL (Real Time COntrols and Optimization Laboratory)
- Contributions:
- Electrothermal Management Using In-situ Junction Thermal Estimates for Enhanced Converter Reliability: Developed data-driven and model-based electro-thermal management control strategies to ensure acceptable electrical performance while minimizing cooling demands and thermal cycling in power converters, through implemented control and management algorithms on various real-time controller boards and digital simulation platforms.
- Dynamometer Test Bed: 1) Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a dyno testbed with two PMSMs (4-pole 10kW/350A and 5-pole 12kW/350A), mechanically coupled via a bearingless digital torque transducer and enclosed in a protective housing. 2) Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a 10kW/96V/120A Neutral-Point Clamped (NPC) inverter using 1200V/193A SiC MOSFETs, 1200V/160A clamping diodes, and 1200V gate drivers—integrated capacitors, heatsinks, and cold plates for both air and liquid cooling. 3) Designed sensor and auxiliary PCBs, and validated the complete testbed through CHIL/PHIL testing using dSPACE and OPAL-RT platforms for propulsion loads.
- External Researcher, Aarhus University, Herning, Denmark (03/2021 - 06/02021)
- Contributions:
- Collaborated on the Damping of Low-Frequency Oscillations in Power Systems by Large-Scale PV Farms research project.
- Published one journal article funded by the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
- External Researcher, Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark (11/2020 - 03/2021)
- Contributions:
- Collaborated on the Decarbonization of Grid with an Optimal Controller and Energy Management for Energy Storage System in Microgrid Applications research project.
- Published one journal article funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Malaysia.
- University Lecturer, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran (01/2021 - 07/2021)
- Contributions:
- Taught undergraduate courses: Industrial Electronics, Power Systems Analysis, Protections and Relays, and Electric Machines.
- Created structured assignments and project-based activities to enhance student understanding of theoretical concepts.
- Lecturer, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (09/2012 - 06/2016)
- Contributions:
- Taught MATLAB/Simulink software to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Developed interactive tutorials and practical assignments for control systems modeling.
- Provided individual mentoring to students on power electronics simulations.
- Teacher Assistant, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (09/2012 - 06/2016)
- Contributions:
- Assisted in teaching courses: Electric Circuit I/II, Electrical Measurements, Power Electronics I/II, Advanced Power Systems Operation, and Power System Planning.
- Graded assignments, provided academic support, and given exams.
Work Experience
- Technical Expert, Intelligent Control & Processing (ICP) Company, Tehran, Iran (06/2021 - 08/2022)
- Supervisor: Mr. Mazaher Goudarzi
- Contributions:
- Developed technical/commercial proposals for over €3M advanced control systems (DCS, ESD, FGS, PDCS, PMS, BMS), resulting in successful projects from different domains.
- Supported business development activities by preparing bills of materials (BOM), responding to requests for information (RFI) and for proposals (RFP), and engaging with clients to assess their technical requirements.
- Conducted technical meetings with clients, addressed their engineering needs, ensuring optimal solutions as per project specifications.
- Led R&D initiatives, successfully enhanced proposed control system solutions.
- Intern, Paykar Bonyan Sanat (PBS) Company, Tehran, Iran (02/2012 - 06/2012)
- Supervisor: Dr. Reza Kianmehr
- Contributions:
- Programming of PLCs from Omron \& Siemens manufacturers.
- Control of AC inverters.
